At Wisdom's End

The Meditation of Krishna

Nous Apeiron — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 02:51:01 +0000

In this episode, I discuss the passages of the Bhagavad Gita which follow the passages from the previous episode, learning what Krishna teaches about meditation. For more information on the sources and concepts involved, please see my blog at nousapeiron.com while you listen.

The Wisdom of Krishna

Nous Apeiron — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 02:32:02 +0000

In this episode, I discuss the passages of the Bhagavad Gita which follow the passages from the previous episode, learning what Krishna teaches about wisdom. For more information on the sources and concepts involved, please see my blog at nousapeiron.com while you listen.

The Unfettered Mind: The Selfless Death

Nous Apeiron — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:15:45 +0000

In this episode, I discuss the teachings of a Zen master on how we ought to die for right-mindedness. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for additional information about his teachings and background.

The Spiritual Combat

Nous Apeiron — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 18:04:05 +0000

In this episode, I read portions of Lorenzo Scupoli's book entitled The Spiritual Combat and discuss the parallels between my experiences of physical combat and spiritual combat. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for more information about this topic.

What does the Qur'an say about unbelievers, Jews, and Christians?

Nous Apeiron — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:37:52 +0000

In this episode, I read and comment on various passages of the Qur'an that mention unbelievers and their fate, as well as passages that reference Jews and Christians both in positive and negative ways. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for additional information about the sources and background information for this podcast episode.

The Destroyer of Karma

Nous Apeiron — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 02:24:36 +0000

In this episode, I use readings from the Buddha's discourses in the Pali canon to explain what he taught about karma and how it relates to hell, heaven, and nirvana. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for additional background information about this podcast.

What does the Qur'an say about Jesus?

Nous Apeiron — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 03:10:50 +0000

In this episode, I read and comment on various passages of the Qur'an that explain Jesus's role at the end of time when God judges us, the importance in Islam of believing the right things about Jesus, and the Gnostic sources that influenced his depiction in the Qur'an. I hope it helps people learn and appreciate Islam and the Qur'an (as well as its influences) in a new way. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for additional information about the sources and background information for this podcast episode.

Listener Questions: Can creation and evolution coexist?

Nous Apeiron — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 20:55:51 +0000

In this 23 minute episode, I provide my very unusual answer to an excellent question posed by a listener. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for background information and additional links related to this podcast.

What does the Qur'an say about Mary?

Nous Apeiron — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 19:10:20 +0000

In this episode, I read and comment on various passages of the Qur'an that explain Mary's parentage, her importance in Islam, and her experience with the virgin birth. I hope it helps people learn and appreciate Islam and the Qur'an (as well as its influences) in a new way. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for additional information about the sources and background information for this podcast episode.

Jack, Out of the Box - Part III

Nous Apeiron — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 17:56:20 +0000

In this half-hour wrap-up to the interview, I ask Jack about where he's heading on his journey, and he asks me some tough questions about the hard choices he's facing.

The Yoga of Krishna

Nous Apeiron — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 01:11:10 +0000

In this episode, I read portions of the Bhagavad Gita and comment on parts of it that may be of interest to those who have never read it before. Please see my blog at nousapeiron.com for more details about the background for this podcast.

Jack, Out of the Box - Part II

Nous Apeiron — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:48:17 +0000

In this continuation of our previous conversation, we discuss Jack's military service, his encounters with Islam in the Middle East, and how he came to find Saint Therese of Lisieux's theology so compelling.

Jack, Out of the Box - Part I

Nous Apeiron — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:28:45 +0000

I interview a man who has stepped outside the box of his parents' religion and is still trying to find his own, a man who has been to many different churches and read many different books on his search for truth. I hope his journey can help others with understanding their own.